In accordance with government regulations, an individual who does not currently possess a DIN may apply for one by completing form DIR-3. However, an individual may not possess more than one DIN. If someone has previously received one DIN and has obtained a second DIN in error, they must give up one DIN to the department. Therefore, it's crucial that the applicant confirms with the DIN database whether or not they have been assigned a DIN before applying for one.

How does one go about submitting Form DIR-5 for DIN surrender?

A person can submit Form DIR-5 to the MCA in order to give up a DIN. The following data must be entered by the applicant in Form DIR-5:

• Any DIN that the applicant may possess
• Justification for DIN surrender
• Which DINs are being surrendered by the applicant; whether the DIN holder is keeping any DINs; the digital signature of the individual giving up the DIN.

How to check whether person having two DIN?

• Log in by your user ID on MCA website.
• Click on “Companies/LLPs in which a person is/was a director/Designated Partner”
• Click on Search Button in from of DIN/DPIN
• Mention the Name, Father Name and Date of Birth and search.
• MCA will display the DIN No. allotted to you.

Documents Required For DIN Surrender

1. PAN and Photograph of Director
2. Proof of permanent address (Latest Bank Statement/ Latest Mobile or Electricity Bill)
3. Copy of Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport (Mandatory for Indian Director)
4. Mobile no and email address of director
5. Declaration for DIN Surrender
6. Reason for Duplicate DIN
7. Digital Signature of Director (Rs 2360 extra if DSC is not available or DSC has expired)